Santa Clauses in the cold water: record participants when swimming Santa Claus!

Santa Clauses in the cold water: record participants when swimming Santa Claus!

Lindau, Deutschland - Last Saturday, 18 bold swimmers ventured into the cold Lake Constance: they took part in this year's Santa Claus swimming of the Lindau Water Wacht, which took place this year with a water temperature of only 7.4 degrees. Equipped with wetsuits, the participants paddled from the sailing port to the seaport while moving a decorated Christmas tree and a shining wooden boat behind them. This event attracted visitors from various neighboring towns, including Santa Clauses from Nonnenhorn and Meckenbeuren. Particularly noteworthy was the courage of a swimmer who only jumped into the water in swimming trousers and swimming goggles without a wetsuit: Paul Bieber, known for his ice swimming attempts, took the opportunity to train for a new world record, such as Schwaebische.de reported.

gripping competitions in the cool water

In Hahnbach there was also an exciting event: the 43rd Vilswimming. On March 17, 2024, the chairwoman of the Hahnbacher Wasserwacht, Marie Hirsch, sent 105 participants into the refreshing water of the Vils, which swam there at a temperature of only 6 degrees. The participants, including 41 frog women and 64 men, mastered the almost two -kilometer route on the Vilssteg and enjoyed the support of the audience. After the competition, the strongest groups received trophies and special appreciation, including the Auerbach water guard with the most participants. The second mayor Georg Götz praised the successful event and the volunteer work of the helpers, which emphasized the spiritual connection within the water guard, so AWZ-Hahnbach.de .

Both events not only show the courage and sportiness of the participants, but also the community spirit of the water watches, which are tirelessly standing for security and fun in the water.